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    Research Assistant - Chapel Hill, United States - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities.

    Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.


    One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.


    University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

    Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

    The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

    We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability.

    We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.


    OUR VISION
    Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine.

    We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding.

    Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.


    OUR MISSION
    Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

    Patient Care:

    We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.


    Education:

    We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education.

    We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.


    Research:
    We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

    Position Summary

    The Research Assistant will be responsible for coordinating efforts between Equiti Foods, the Caraway Foundation, and the NC CEAL Collective Impact Hub to:


    • Understand the food ecosystem in Anson County
    • Facilitate recipe development by Equiti Foods and taste testing in Anson County
    Travel to Anson County will be required

    Facilitate collaboration with the Sandhills Adinnovation Center to source local food for Good Bowls production in Anson County, including Grade B products


    • Work with local health inspectors on approval of community kitchens to produce Good Bowls
    • Work with the Collective Impact Hub on efforts relevant to the Food is Medicine campaign
    • Conduct literature reviews on associations between social isolation, loneliness, and nutrition
    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

    Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

    Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience


    • Knowledge of food and nutrition practices, community engagement, and public health, time management and research experience
    • Strong commitment to community-engaged work
    • Experience working with the food system - agriculture, food production, etc.
    • Strong interest in nutrition and public health
    • Strong communication skills
    • Strong time management and organizational skills
    • Driver's License (NC preferred)
    • Safe driving skills including larger vehicles (vans and trucks)
    • Ability to work well with teams
    • Research experience
    Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience


    • Comfort with some level of ambiguity, self-starter
    Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

    Not Applicable.

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